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No, the US builds lots of real stuff. It’s not just assembly. Not by a long shot. The reason the trends are in opposite directions is because of increasing pro
by mikeash 7y ago
No, the US builds lots of real stuff. It’s not just assembly. Not by a long shot.
The reason the trends are in opposite directions is because of increasing productivity. The number of worker-hours needed to build a car is much lower than in the past because of improved efficiency.